Japan and Pacific island countries and regions, connected by the Pacific Ocean and kizuna (bonds), have been and will continue to be mutually indispensable partners. The circle of friendship between Japan and the Pacific islands has been expanded through exchanges in various areas, including in ...
Regional cooperation vital to maintain international order
The 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting will kick off July 16 in Tokyo to discuss cooperation in dealing with regional issues ranging from climate change-related development assistance to collaboration on human resources to maintaining security in the region. Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the triennial ...
Countries and regions participating in the Pacific Island Leaders Meeting
MELANESIA Republic of Fiji Land area: 18,270 sq. km EEZ: 1,282,980 sq. km Population: 904,590 Capital: Suva GDP: $4.98 billion Industries: tourism, sugar processing, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber Sawa-i-Lau Caves on the Yasawa Islands, Fiji Independent State of Papua New Guinea Land area: 452,860 sq. km EEZ: 2,402,290 sq. km Population: 9,501,006 Capital: Port Moresby GDP: $31.6 ...
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because of their shipping routes and commercial fishing. These nations are also on the front line of climate change and they need ...
In a world increasingly concerned with environmental sustainability, Japan is making strides in helping the Pacific island countries achieve U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water). This goal, part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focuses on the conservation and sustainable ...
Pacific island nations harbor high expectations for Japan
Decades in the making, the leaders of the Pacific island countries and Japan will meet for their 10th summit known as the Pacific Island Leaders Meeting. First held in 1997, it is a triennial event held in Japan, save for the ninth summit, which ...
JICA offers unwavering promise for the future of island neighbors
Japan has built a strong bond with the 14 Pacific island countries. Geographic proximity and a shared history, tied through Japanese immigrants and their descendants, has nurtured this relationship for over 100 years. These isles and many surrounding countries, including Japan, benefit from the rich ...
Sustaining paradise: Ecotourism seen as way forward
The Pacific islands, renowned for breathtaking tropical landscapes and crystal-clear waters, are also garnering attention for their place on the front lines in global battles against issues such as overtourism and rising sea levels caused by climate change. In recent years, the small countries within ...
Working as one toward a sustainable future
On behalf of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the government of Japan for hosting the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Tokyo. The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, as a private nonprofit organization, has been working to deepen relations ...
